The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

Vivienne’s trust in them through

heavily and handed over a small vial he had retrieved from under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your mother said that unless you were strong enough, you should never get involved in this mess. It seems you are

allies to fight alongside her. She was not alone and

Vivienne took the

green liquid inside the specially reinforced

little object had cost her mother’s team their

was grateful for Dorian’s help in hiding her mother within the Hawthorn

despite knowing

vial, even though it brought danger to him and his

was time for her to lift the burden that had bound him for so many years. This was

then” Dorian smiled “But remember, you always have a

“Okay

care of Vivienne Percival assured Dorian as he wrapped his arm

them off, his

Percival asked Thomas to take them back

was surprised to see Vivienne and Percival hurriedly packing

some business at Elite University I need to

to say something else, but Dorian

said with a

After a moment, she smiled at

had grown gentler towards her loved ones, shedding the aggressive demeanor she

Chapter 229

to investigate where the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s kindness and to value

take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her family, just as

Thaddeus, who was cradling Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and affection in her eyes. “Thaddeus, you need to